overcast

[oh-ver-kast, -kahst, oh-ver-kast, -kahst, oh-ver-kast, -kahst, oh-ver-kast, -kahst, oh-ver-kast, -kahst] / ˈoʊ vərˈkæst, -ˈkɑst, ˈoʊ vərˌkæst, -ˌkɑst, ˌoʊ vərˈkæst, -ˈkɑst, ˈoʊ vərˌkæst, -ˌkɑst, ˈoʊ vərˌkæst, -ˌkɑst /

ADJECTIVE

cloudy, darkened

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dismal dreary dull hazy leaden murky

STRONG

clouded dark gray lowering threatening

WEAK

clouded over nebulous not clear not fair oppressive somber sunless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright clear happy light luminous pleasant

WEAK

sunny

Example Sentences

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They could not go overfast, and it was the maid’s hand that helped the man, not the man’s hand the maid.

From The Proud Prince by McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly)

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